The long-anticipated full-length debut from Welsh hard rockers Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, The Age of Absurdity, will see worldwide release via Nuclear Blast Records on January 26, and the band is offering fans a glimpse into the album’s creation with the first episode of their official studio diary. The brief video shows the group, led by veteran Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, working on drum sounds with producer Romesh Dodangoda, discussing song structure and lyrics, and tightening the songs up in rehearsal.

Pre-orders for The Age of Absurdity will begin Friday, November 17. The initial CD pressing will include as a bonus twelfth track the band’s cover of the Hawkwind classic “Silver Machine,” featuring a guest appearance from interstellar commander Dave Brock.

The band recently kicked off a brief tour of the UK supporting Aussie rockers Airbourne; check out a full list of dates as well as a tracklist for The Age of Absurdity below.

The Age Of Absurdity track list01. Ringleader02. Freak Show03. Skin And Bones04. Gypsy Kiss05. Welcome To Hell06. Dark Days07. Dropping The Needle08. Step Into The Fire09. Get On Your Knees10. High Rule11. Into The Dark————————-12. Silver Machine (HAWKWIND cover feat. Dave Brock of HAWKWIND)**=only to be included in the first pressing of the CD version of the album